Sacramento's Mayor Reportedly Beat a Protester to a 'Bloody Pulp' Last Night

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson reportedly beat the hell out of a guy last night, according to The Hill. The Capitol Hill outfit, citing East Bay Express, reports that a protester ran up to the mayor—a former NBA star—at a dinner event and threw a pie in his face. The protester then "yelled something at Johnson" before the mayor unleashed a flurry of punches, "landing as many as ten" on the crust catapulter.

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The man, later identified as 32-year-old Sean Thompson, was described by some as beaten to "a bloody pulp." He was arrested on felony charges for assaulting a public official. Johnson spoke to police after the incident, and apologized to the 200 people in attendance. Later, he took to Twitter:

Appreciate everyone. I'm doing fine. Thank you to Sac PD for being there. Be safe everyone.